For the past few years I've been researching, contemplating, and speaking on the topic of contentment. And I've been trying to learn how to practice contentment as a discipline. It's been an interesting journey. It has shown me the depth of my lack when it comes to being satisfied with various areas of my life. And it has revealed the promise of true depth and maturity that this discipline holds.
Why a blog about it? I'm curious to hear what other people think (besides the authors I have been reading, whose work I'd encourage you to discover for yourself). Am I alone in my struggle with learning how to be content? Are other people content already? Or have others simply given up trying?
I want to know. I want to begin a dialog about contentment - not contentment as an ends to achieve, but contentment as a lifestyle and a discipline. And even more, I want to bring others into a conversation about what I've been learning about the connection between practicing contentment and growing in spiritual maturity.
If any aspect of what I mentioned above interests you, welcome. Introduce yourself. Share your thoughts. Join me as I ask questions about what happens when we begin counting our needs, our desires, our blessings; counting to the point where we reach enough... and beyond.
